At the November Town Board meeting, commissioners gave the nod to exploring the possibility of Highlands becoming a Blue Zones Community® What’s a Blue Zones Community®? It’s literally a happy place where people eat healthy, […]
The old gym at Highlands School was packed with eager parents ready to watch their children at this year’s Winter Concert on Dec. 6. Grades K-8 have been taking music classes twice a week all […]
This past weekend we were all victims of that frustrating winter storm. Our town electric crews were the most frustrated. With the constant falling trees, limbs and power poles, they struggled to keep the power […]
It was a victory with authority as Blue Early College varsity boys basketball team dominated the game against Tamassee-Salem with a final score of 62-31. High scorers for Blue Ridge are seniors Fisher Druffel and […]
The roof at Reeves Hardware Co. at 275 Main Street in Highlands, caved in on Sunday due to the weight of snow and ice said store Manager Jim Luke. Staff are still assessing the damage […]
Winter Storm Diego has left a number of people without power and downed trees and power lines throughout the area. The snow began to fall late afternoon on Saturday and after a brief pause, started […]
Playing on their home turf, Highlands trailed for most of the game against Rosman on Tuesday, but they came back when it mattered sending the game into overtime. Highlands ended up winning 60-49. Highlands next […]
It began snowing in downtown Highlands at about 1:15 p.m. and has been falling steadily. Highlands Police Chief Bill Harrell suggests visiting Ready NC for more emergency and winter-weather preparedness tips. Editor’s Note: The snow […]
Due to inclement weather and the rescheduling of Cashiers’ Christmas Parade, the Playhouse has changed the date of the “Instant Family” event featuring Keeper to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11. Keep your eyes on […]
Winter weather with a chance of snow or freezing rain is always a possible forecast. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to being prepared and being well during colder and […]